Portland Timbers in advanced talks to appoint Phil Neville as next coach

Neville previously coached David Beckham’s Inter Miami and is in talks with the Portland Timbers.

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Kieran Quailekquaile90Update: Nov 3rd, 2023 17:26 EDT

(FILES) Head coach Phil Neville, of Inter Miami CF, looks on against FC Cincinnati at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 30, 2022. If the rumours that Lionel Messi has an offer to join Inter Miami are true, the Major League Soccer club must be hoping the Argentine doesn't look too closely at the team's current state before making his decision. On May 31, 2023, Miami suffered their fourth straight defeat with a 1-0 loss at home to the New York Red Bulls which left them rooted to the bottom of the Eastern Conference and in 27th place out of the 29 team league. (Photo by Lauren Sopourn / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

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The Portland Timbers are in advanced talks to appoint Phil Neville as their next head coach, report The Athletic on Friday.

Neville was previously in charge of fellow MLS side Inter Miami, with a record of 31-41-11 in two-and-a-half seasons at David Beckham’s club before losing his job in June.

The English coach was eventually replaced by Tata Martino, who has seen LaLiga legends Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba all join the Florida club in a period of transformation.

A scary good goal, with an even better celebration 👻Throwing it back to this Blanco classic 🎭 pic.twitter.com/ux5e2hlPKn

— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) October 31, 2023

The former Manchester United and England player took over in January 2021 before leading Miami to the playoffs in 2022. He also had a spell as coach of Spanish club Valencia, alongside his brother Gary Neville, and was in charge of England women’s national team.

Timbers miss out on playoffs

The Timbers missed out on the playoffs this season and the report adds that the club is expected to have an overhaul this winter, with several players set to depart.

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